Ida Mae Jones has loved flying ever since her father taught her to fly crop dusting planes
as a child. As the United States enters World War II, she gets her chance to fly by
joining WASP, Women's Airforce Service Pilots. However, in order to join WASP,
Ida Mae must use her light coloring to deny her African-American heritage and pass as a
white girl. Ida struggles with keeping her true identity secret from her fellow pilots as
she pursues her dream to fly.
Mrs. R's opinion: "I loved this book! An insightful look into an organization that often gets overlooked. And what a twist--a young African American girl living secretly as a white girl in order to pursue her dreams. Give this historical fiction book a chance!"
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